Cardiology and Infectious Diseases for Primary Care
Jul 16, 2021 – Jul 18, 2021
Online Live Stream - CME
This online live stream CME will be broadcasting from one of our in-person CME destinations. This program will be acceptable for up to 12 Prescribed credits by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) and the American Academy of Family Physicians. This program is accredited as a live activity. Recordings of the event will be provided to all registered attendees at the conclusion of the course.
This online live stream is designed to provide primary care clinicians with up-to-date, evidence-based information on commonly encountered issues in Cardiology and Infectious Diseases for Primary Care while suggesting pragmatic approaches to clinical management.
The online learning format will encourage audience participation through dynamic lectures, and case-based studies. Keynote speakers will present and critically assess recent advancements and industry updates in Primary Care, with the goal of enhancing the knowledge-base and core competence of attendees. The successful completion of this interactive program diagnosing, treating, and prescribing the most effective courses of treatment, with the ultimate goal of improving patient outcomes.
Please see the Overview & Agenda tab below for additional information on the Daily Program Schedule, and Topics & Objectives for each date listed below.
Note: Content is subject to change without notice. Please refer to the activity website for the most current information.
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Tuition Discount
Past Attendees Save $50: Past MCE Conferences attendees (within the previous three years) automatically receive a $50 discount at checkout.
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Overview & Agenda
Cardiology and Infectious Diseases for Primary Care
Overview
This conference is designed to provide primary care clinicians with up-to-date, evidence-based information on commonly encountered issues in Cardiology and Infectious Diseases for Primary Care, while suggesting pragmatic approaches to clinical management. The discussion-based format of the conference will encourage audience participation through dynamic lectures, case-based studies, and hands-on workshops. Keynote speakers will present and critically assess recent advancements and industry updates in Cardiology and Infectious Diseases with the goal of enhancing the knowledge-base and core competence of attendees. The successful completion of this interactive program diagnosing, treating, and prescribing the most effective courses of treatment, with the ultimate goal of improving patient outcomes.
Target Audience
All Physicians and other Healthcare Professionals seeking clinical information and updates in Cardiology and Infectious Diseases.
Speakers
Our presenting national faculty speakers make it their professional goals to enhance the training of primary care clinicians. This Continuing Medical Education program promises to help you learn the most current, best medicine, and techniques for making the diagnosis easier and quicker during a 20-minute office visit.
Topics and Objectives
Cardiology
Atrial Fibrillation and the New Anticoagulants
Objectives: 1) Review the indications for anticoagulation for patients with atrial fibrillation 2) Understand the use of new novel anticoagulants and their bleeding risks 3) Outline a rational approach to the treatment of atrial fibrillation
Resistant Hypertension
Objectives: 1) Review the definition of resistant hypertension 2) Outline the common causes of secondary hypertension 3) Suggest a reasonable evaluation of patients with resistant hypertension
Update on PCSK9 Inhibitors for Hyperlipidemia
Objectives: 1) Review PCSK9 therapy as a new medication for hyperlipidemia 2) Understand the role of risk in determining hyperlipidemia therapy 3) Outline management algorithms to determine when to use combination therapy for hyperlipidemia
An Approach to the Treatment of Essential Hypertension
Objectives: 1) Understand the underlying pathophysiology of essential hypertension 2) Outline a reasonable treatment approach to essential hypertension based on pathophysiologic principles 3) Appreciate the role of the renin-angiotensin and aldosterone system in control of blood pressure
An Approach to the Management of Heart Failure
Objectives: 1) Review guideline-directed medical therapy for patients with heart failure 2) Outline a practical approach to the optimal use of RAS blockers and beta blockers in heart failure 3) Understand the role of BNP as a guide to optimal heart failure therapy
Secondary Prevention of Coronary Artery Disease
Objectives: 1) Understand the recommended therapies shown to reduce cardiovascular risk in patients with clinical coronary heart disease 2) Review the role of antiplatelet medications in patients with coronary heart disease 3) Propose a treatment management plan for patients with coronary heart disease to maximize risk reduction
Infectious Diseases
COVID-19: Frequently Asked Questions
Objectives: 1) Review when and how to give vaccines, and their side-effects 2) Review outpatient management 3) Review the management of long-haulers
Immunizations for Adults
Objectives: 1) Review the myths and facts about vaccine administration 2) Review the new changes in vaccines from the past year 3) Review the most important facts about the individual vaccines given to adults
Tick-Borne Diseases in the United States
Objectives: 1) Myths and facts about Lyme disease 2) Review the approach to removal of a tick 3) Review the common manifestations and diagnosis of non-Lyme tick-borne diseases
An Approach to the Patient with Acute Gastroenteritis
Objectives: 1) Review the common causes of gastroenteritis 2) Review the approach to a normal host with acute gastroenteritis 3) Review causes and approach to special populations with gastroenteritis: HIV, travelers, and hospitalized patients
Demystifying Viral Hepatitis
Objectives: 1) Review the major causes of hepatitis A, B, C, D, and E 2) Review the management of the major causes of hepatitis 3) Review the prevention of the major causes of hepatitis
A Primary Care Approach to a Patient with a Fever of Unknown Origin (FUO)
Objectives: 1) Discuss the pathogenesis of fever and its physiologic importance 2) Review the major causes of FUO’s 3) Formulate approaches to evaluating a patient with a FUO
Note: Content is subject to change without notice. Please refer to the activity website for the most current information.
Program Schedule
Date
Location
Description
Time
July 16, 2021
Online Live Stream
Webinar – Day 1
Online live stream access information will be provided upon registration.
4:30 AM - 8:50 AM PDT // 7:30 AM - 11:50 AM EDT
July 17, 2021
Online Live Stream
Webinar – Day 2
Online live stream access information will be provided upon registration.
4:30 AM - 8:50 AM PDT // 7:30 AM - 11:50 AM EDT
July 18, 2021
Online Live Stream
Webinar – Day 3
Online live stream access information will be provided upon registration.
4:30 AM - 8:50 AM PDT // 7:30 AM - 11:50 AM EDT
Accreditation
Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education – ACCME
MCE Conferences is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
MCE Conferences designates this live activity for a maximum of 12 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credits commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
ABIM MOC Recognition
Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 12 (part II) MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. Participants will earn MOC points equivalent to the amount of CME credits claimed for the activity. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit.
American Academy of Family Physicians – AAFP
The AAFP has reviewed Cardiology and Infectious Diseases for Primary Care and deemed it acceptable for up to 12.00 In-Person, Live (could include online) AAFP Prescribed credit. Term of Approval is from 07/16/2021 to 07/18/2021. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
AMA / AAFP Equivalency:
AAFP Prescribed credit is accepted by the American Medical Association as equivalent to AMA PRA Category 1 credit(s)™ toward the AMA Physician’s Recognition Award. When applying for the AMA PRA, Prescribed credit earned must be reported as Prescribed, not as Category 1.
The College of Family Physicians of Canada – Mainpro-M1
The American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) is the accrediting body for family medicine continuing medical education (CME) in the United States of America. CFPC members who complete any live CME/CPD program accredited by the AAFP for Prescribed credit can claim the equivalent number of Mainpro-M1 credits. Canadian
American Osteopathic Association – AOA
CME activities approved for AAFP credit are recognized by the AOA as equivalent to AOA Category 2 credit.
American Academy of Physician Assistants – AAPA
AAPA accepts Category 1 CME approval from the AAFP.
American Association of Nurse Practitioners – AANP
AAFP Prescribed Credits are accepted by the AANP.
American Nurses Credentialing Center – ANCC
According to the ANCC, the continuing education hours approved by the AAFP meet the ANCC-accredited CNE criteria.
Pharmacology Credits
This course is being reviewed and will be acceptable for up to 12 CE credits; please verify with your Medical Board which hours may be applied toward Pharmacology credit.
Hotel Accommodations
Not applicable to online live stream CME.
Please note: Registered attendees for livestream events should not plan to travel to any upcoming destinations. Livestream attendees will not be granted access to group discounted room rates, onsite concessions, or meals.
Additional Travel Information
Not applicable to online live stream CME.
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